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Into the Fairy Wood – Colne Bridge loop from Mirfield

Hard

5.0

(2)

10

hikers

Into the Fairy Wood – Colne Bridge loop from Mirfield

05:24

21.0km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.74 km

Fairy Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

A group of Children have created a fairy land throughout this piece of woodland with small fairy doors and houses. It's very cute and magical to see. I may even add my own fairy door!

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2

2.07 km

Into the Fairy Wood

Highlight • Forest

Lots to find in here, I was told school children displayed the fairies in the trees.

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3

3.88 km

4

3.88 km

Cooper Bridge Lock and Lockkeeper's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Welcome to the starting point of the Huddersfield Broad Canal, where you will encounter the first lock of this picturesque waterway.

As the canal branches off from the meandering River …

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5

4.59 km

Colne Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Colne Bridge is an 18th century, Grade II listed stone arch bridge spanning the River Colne between Bradley and Kirkheaton. Its history dates back to the 12th century, when a …

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6

7.59 km

Look out for kingfishers!

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7

9.71 km

Lifting Turnbridge on the Canal

Highlight • Structure

8

11.4 km

B

21.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

5.66 km

1.53 km

705 m

252 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

5.03 km

4.37 km

3.04 km

2.64 km

161 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

54 %

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